Bus operators in Wales have put the brakes on fleet renewal despite the Welsh Government promoting public transport over private use. Welsh bus fleet renewal was the worst in Britain in the last sales quarter but the figures have been distorted by the very low numbers for Wales compared to other parts of the UK. However, year to date figures show Welsh … [Read more...]
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Timing is testing for learners
If you’re gearing up to pass your motoring test this winter - either to celebrate the achievement of getting behind the wheel or taste the freedom of riding your own motorcycle a motoring test expert advises on the best time of day to take your test to calm any anticipatory nerves. Speaking to motorcycle insurance company Lexham, Alan Stevens, former … [Read more...]
Young drivers confused over motor recall notices
Passing a driving test and owning a car for the first time is often an exciting milestone for young drivers, signalling a newfound independence. However, a study by a motoring expert has revealed that confusion is likely to set in if they were to be informed by the manufacturer of their car that there was a recall for a safety issue, and were advised to … [Read more...]
Pothole issues getting smoothed out
Vital surface dressing work on Britain’s local roads that is proven to prevent potholes forming increased by 15% this year, reveals new data shared with the RAC. Figures from the Road Emulsion Association show around 44.4m square metres of surface dressing – enough to treat the equivalent of around 4,340 miles of road – was applied over the … [Read more...]
Beware damaging your car this winter, says idot
As the temperature drops and gritters return to the roads, millions of UK drivers could be unknowingly damaging their cars this winter. According to car cleaning experts at 1dot, a build-up of salt, grit, and moisture can corrode paintwork, metal, and alloys - leading to rust spots, dull paint, and expensive repairs before spring even arrives. Image … [Read more...]
Used EV values poor with gaps in charging and reporting
Action is needed to improve electric vehicle residual values, as the financial exposure of fleets continues to grow, FleetCheck is warning. Peter Golding, CEO at the fleet software specialist, said that while there was strong evidence that used EVs were now selling faster, prices remained stubbornly low. “The used market has reached a position … [Read more...]
Cheaper bus fares extended for children
More young people will benefit from cheaper bus fares across Wales as the £1 bus fare pilot is extended to all 5–15-year-olds this week. The scheme, which was launched in September for 16–21-year-olds, is already proving to be a success with almost a quarter of a million journeys made by young people taking advantage of the cheaper fares. The extended … [Read more...]
Get the most out of your EV this winter
The first frost on the windscreen and the biting cold of a winter morning can bring a familiar sense of ‘range anxiety’ for many electric car owners. As temperatures drop, the efficiency of an EV’s battery can be significantly reduced by up to 30%, leaving drivers with less range than they are used to for their daily journeys. This is because the chemical … [Read more...]
UK cars now average 10 years old on roads
The average car on Britain’s roads is now close to 10 years old – the oldest figure recorded, according to a new analysis of the national car parc. In response, Warrantywise has used its market-leading Reliability Index – one of the UK’s most comprehensive measures of real-world vehicle dependability – to reveal the top ten most reliable used cars aged … [Read more...]
Take care with flooding expected this week
With heavy rain expected to hit parts of Britain this week, there's some timely advice on driving on flooded roads. MoneySuperMarket spokesperson Sara Newell warns this could lead to major vehicle damage and expensive insurance claims as even a small amount of water getting into your engine can cause serious damage. “If your van is damaged by … [Read more...]
